Dental Bridge One of the dental problems that people deal with is missing teeth. Many things can contribute to the loss of teeth from decay to injury to gum disease or even extraction. When a tooth decays past the point of repair, you may have it removed because root canal therapy, filling, or inlays and onlays will not do the trick to save and protect it. Although there are many options for replacing missing teeth including dental implants, you may still consider dental bridges. Nowadays, dental bridges have improved in design and function. For instance, our team at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry can fit implant-supported bridges that offer more benefits than traditional fixed bridges. Who Needs Dental Bridges?A dental bridge is a restoration that fills the space left in the mouth when you lose teeth. The restoration consists of anchoring teeth or abutment teeth and the false teeth called the pontic. People who have lost their teeth from injury, gum disease, decay, or congenital conditions can consider receiving dental bridges. To have a dental bridge, you should have healthy and strong teeth on both sides of the lost teeth. Healthy teeth will provide the support or anchoring required for the bridgework. Types of Dental BridgesAt our dental office, different types of dental bridges are available. Before we suggest a particular type, we explain to you why we do so. Deciding which bridge type to choose can be difficult. We have traditional fixed bridges, which are the most common and consist of two or more crowns together with a false tooth or pontic. Another type is the cantilever bridge, which works for people with teeth present on one side of a missing tooth. Resin-bonded bridges are made of porcelain-fused-to-metal or ceramic and feature a support framework. These bridges are ideal if you have the front teeth missing. Implant-supported bridges are usually held in place by implant posts. Dental Bridge Installation ProcedureYou will typically have two visits to get the dental bridge fitted. On the first visit, our dentist prepares the abutment teeth. This process involves reshaping the supporting teeth by removing the enamel and some dentin in order to have room for cementing the crown. The dentist takes mouth impressions that work as a model to aid with the fabrication of the bridge, crowns, and false teeth. You receive a temporary bridge that helps offer protection to the filed-down tooth while waiting for the placement of a permanent bridge. In the final visit, the dentist fits the permanent bridges and adjusts them to fit properly. Aftercare for Dental BridgesKeeping the remaining teeth strong and healthy is necessary as it determines the lifespan of the bridges. Therefore, maintain proper oral hygiene. Brush the teeth and floss with a threader. Come into our office to receive regular professional cleanings and have the bridgework checked. With proper care and good oral hygiene as well as professional cleanings, you can have the bridges last more than 10 years. Typically, bridges last about five to seven years. Get more information about the restorations for replacing missing teeth from our dental team at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry. Contact us at (440) 580-1028 to schedule your appointment. |
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